HR Manager

Sliema, Malta · Hybrid · Posted Oct 7, 2026

At a glance

We’re looking for a hands-on and proactive HR Manager to support and drive our people operations in Malta.
This role will take ownership of key local HR activities including payroll, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, immigration and HR compliance, while ensuring our people processes run accurately and efficiently.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with autonomy and taking ownership.

Own and coordinate the monthly Malta payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery while partnering with external payroll providers.
Manage payroll records, timesheets, benefits and related employee documentation.
Act as the key local HR contact for employees, providing guidance on HR policies, benefits, employment matters and general people-related queries.
Manage the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, induction, employee changes and offboarding.
Manage employee benefits administration and ensure employees have a positive experience throughout their employment.
Support and manage work permits, right-to-work checks and immigration processes.
Maintain strong working knowledge of Maltese employment law and HR compliance, ensuring local practices remain compliant.
Liaise with relevant Maltese authorities and external partners, including the tax authorities and Jobsplus, where required.
Support and manage employee relations matters, providing practical and commercially balanced guidance.
Maintain and continuously improve local HR policies, procedures, documentation and processes.

3–5+ years of HR experience, ideally with broad ownership across HR operations, payroll and employee lifecycle activities.
Strong hands-on experience managing or coordinating Malta payroll.
Strong working knowledge of Maltese employment law, payroll requirements and HR compliance.
Experience dealing with relevant local authorities, including identita, Jobsplus and Maltese tax authorities.
Experience across onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, work permits and general HR operations.
Comfortable working with HRIS and payroll platforms such as BambooHR, Shireburn, ADP or similar systems.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, particularly when dealing with payroll and employee data.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Fluent written and spoken English
Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Experience within fintech, crypto, iGaming, financial services or another fast-growing/regulated industry.
Experience improving or implementing HR processes, systems or automation.
Exposure to compensation and benefits analysis and pay transparency requirements.
Experience working within an international or global organisation.